Alert Featured North Carolina restaurant plans to open fourth location in Marion. See where and when it'll open. Mike Conley Dec 26, 2025 Dec 26, 2025 Updated Jun 25, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A restaurant with locations in Rutherfordton, Forest City and Lake Hickory plans to open its fourth location in Marion.kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQm~H?65 3J !2F= 2?5 $96==J vC67[ E96 r@AA6C !6??J vC:== 92D 3F:=E 2 C6DE2FC2?E 3FD:?6DD :? #FE96C7@C5 2?5 r2E2H32 4@F?E:6D] %96 C6DE2FC2?E D6CG6D H:?8D[ 2AA6E:K6CD[ D2=25D[ 7=2E3C625D[ A2DE2[ D2?5H:496D[ E24@D[ 3FC86CD 2?5 DE62<D[ 2=@?8 H:E9 :ED 56DD6CED]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmx? a_`d[ E96 7:CDE r@AA6C !6??J vC:== @A6?65 :ED 5@@CD] $@?D wF?E6C 2?5 y@D9F2 ;@:?65 E96:C A2C6?ED :? E96 72>:=J 3FD:?6DD]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmx? 62C=J s646>36C[ $96==J vC67 D2:5 D96 2?5 96C 72>:=J H:== @A6? 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After yearslong revitalization process, NASCAR isn’t returning to NC racetrack Foothills Watershed in Old Fort expanding bike trails, brewing beer ESPN analyst predicts NFL's Carolina Panthers will make big move at QB in 2027 New Marion YMCA director looks forward to meeting the needs of local community Newland NC man charged in crash that killed 2 college cyclists in Tennessee, injured 7 others Three returning trustees for McDowell Technical Community College sworn in Winston-Salem man gets 15 years in federal prison after I-40 shooting Edwards took ex-aide to Vegas during shutdown. Records tie trip to campaign money kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQm%96 r@AA6C !6??J vC:== :D “AC@F5 E@ D6CG6 92?54C27E65 p>6C:42? 72C6 >256 7C@> @FC @H? @C:8:?2= C64:A6D[ 4@=5 5C:?<D 7C@> @FC =:G6=J 32CD[ 2?5 2? 2E>@DA96C6 H96C6 6G6CJ@?6 766=D H6=4@>6[ H96E96C :EVD 2 42DF2= ?:89E @FE @C 2 DA64:2= 46=63C2E:@?[” C625D E96 C6DE2FC2?EVD H63D:E6]k^Am The Copper Penny Grill will open a fourth location in Marion at 700 E. 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Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. Here's what's on the menu.
Kershaw’s Kreamery set to open location in Marion. Here's where and when “Our mission has always been to create a place where families, friends, and neighbors can gather and make sweet memories, and we're thrilled t…
Frozen fruit bars sold at NC stores may contain glass, prompting massive recall Customers are advised to throw the affected fruit bars away or return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Morganton Chicken Salad Chick to open soon. 1st 100 customers get free chicken salad for a year Here are all the deals the restaurant will offer in its first week open.
In big deal, Hi-Wire to contract brew for Appalachian Mountain Brewery Hi-Wire has begun production of AMB’s "Appalachian Mountain Cidery” cider brands, as AMB continues small-batch brewing in Boone and Old Fort.
